Christopher Rufo: podcast appearances and interviews

Christopher Ferguson Rufo, born on August 26, 1984, is an American conservative activist and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. He is also a member of the New College of Florida board. Rufo established a reputation as an opponent of critical race theory, which he argues has permeated various aspects of the federal government and poses an existential threat to the United States. His efforts have been in the context of broader Republican initiatives to restrict critical race theory instruction and seminars. Rufo's media appearances, particularly with Tucker Carlson on Fox News, have reportedly influenced policy actions such as President Donald Trump's 2020 executive order banning certain diversity training topics for the government and contractors. This order was rescinded by President Joe Biden in 2021. In addition to his activism, Rufo contributes as an editor to the conservative magazine City Journal and holds the position of Distinguished Fellow at Hillsdale College. Prior to his political work, he was a documentary filmmaker and has been affiliated with organizations including the Discovery Institute, the Claremont Institute, The Heritage Foundation, and the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism. His rhetoric and work have attracted criticism from reputable sources and critics, with some describing his views as conspiratorial.